How far is Petrópolis from São João del Rei?

Petrópolis and São João del Rei are 190 km (118 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Petrópolis to São João del Rei?

Buses departing from Rodoviária de Petrópolis in Petrópolis will take you to Sao Joao del Rei in São João del Rei.

Bus from Petrópolis to São João del Rei starting at $39 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Petrópolis to São João del Rei on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	4h 30m	2:30am	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	4h 31m	4:30am	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	4h 30m	12:30pm	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	4h 30m	7:30pm	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Rodoviária de Petrópolis	4h 30m	2:30am	Sao Joao del Rei	No tags

Get from Petrópolis to São João del Rei

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

187 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Paraibuna

4/527 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi0

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Paraibuna ticket prices on this trip start at $42

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Where are the popular stops in Petrópolis and São João del Rei?

Stops in Petrópolis

A - Rodoviária de Petrópolis

Stops in São João del Rei

A - Sao Joao del Rei

B - São João del Rei Onibus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petrópolis to São João del Rei by bus

How far is Petrópolis from São João del Rei?
Petrópolis and São João del Rei are 190 km (118 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Petrópolis to São João del Rei?
Buses departing from Rodoviária de Petrópolis in Petrópolis will take you to Sao Joao del Rei in São João del Rei.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$38

11-15

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Today

$41

11-17

$39

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The cheapest trip from Petrópolis to São João del Rei was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Petrópolis to São João del Rei, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $44 for a bus ticket from Petrópolis to São João del Rei based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-17.